US Bridges

Mo 141 N over Mo 370

Poor

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2038 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3997

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,925
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 N over Mo 370 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 141 N over Mo 370 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,925 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,406 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 141 N
CrossesMo 370
LocationS 2038 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.79224, -90.45228
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,925 (2024)
Projected traffic17,406 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 141 N over Mo 370 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 N over Mo 370 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 N over Mo 370 carry?

About 13,925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 N over Mo 370?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 141 N over Mo 370?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.